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Meaning of 出尔反尔

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chū ěr fǎn ěr (Trad.: 出爾反爾)
old: to reap the consequences of one's words (idiom, from Mencius); modern: to go back on one's word; to blow hot and cold; to contradict oneself; inconsistent
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Example Sentences
1
Why do you go back on your word? Doesn't what you promised still count?
2
Wang is used to the vagaries of government decisions.
3
Don't go back on promises or firm statements.
4
I am afraid she will be angry with me for I have already promised her that I will help her that day. I don`t want to leave her an impression that I am always changing my ideas.
5
Don't be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.